Details on Specific Media Types

Acrylic Sheet (Plexiglas® and other brand names)

Considerations

∙ Supported (			) print modes and resolutions:

	1200x600			600x600				600x300

	HQ	Prod	BB	HQ	Prod	BB	HQ	Prod	BB

Recommendations for best results

Preparation

∙Peel the protective film off one side. If firmly affixed to media, adhesive-backed protective films can be left on the backside while printing. This type of film creates less static when removed but without it material can slip causing problems with registration. Print on the side without any lettering or graphics on the protective film to avoid transfer effect from printed areas.

∙Wipe the media with an anti-static cloth or other device to remove static charge and possible cutting remnants. Use only alcohol or approved plastic cleaner if needed.

Printing

∙These materials are heavy in larger sizes. Do not exceed the maximum weight stated in the specifications. Flatness, size, smoothness, and weight will affect the consistency of media feed through the printer.

∙Depending on end-use application, ink adhesion may be an issue. Clean the media as directed and use a color profile that has low ink saturation.

∙Ink saturation and curing is best with Production or High Quality Modes in 600x600. If the application calls for reverse printing the image will need to be flipped in the server or at the application.

∙Use Low or Medium lamp settings depending on the material’s tolerance to heat.

∙These materials are usually heavy enough to lie flat, but it is important that there is a sufficient level of vacuum to facilitate registration a setting of 5 should provide reasonable balance.

∙Media may expand and contract during printing so a slightly higher head height than nominal (0.085 inches or 0.216 cm.) may be needed to prevent the carriage from rubbing.

∙Use Backlit or UV White Opaque Film color profiles, or generic dot gain model depending on application.

∙Media Feed Calibration is not necessary when switching between media types or when switching between sizes.

Output Handling

∙Take care when lifting sheets off the table as media, especially polycarbonate, may scratch. Use clean, cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints.